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Aaron Flanagan

Neymar sends message to Luis Suarez after tearful Copa America exit

Neymar has sent Luis Suarez a message of support after his tearful exit from Copa America.

Suarez broke down after his missed penalty saw Uruguay eliminated from the competition on penalties by Peru.

The Barcelona forward was first to step up for his country but saw his spot kick saved - before every other penalty in the shootout was scored, sending Peru through.

Suarez was left devastated by his miss, breaking down in tears and having to be consoled as he left the pitch.

Neymar, who is missing the Copa America with Brazil through injury, was watching on and sent a message to Suarez on his Instagram story.

Suarez saw his spot-kick saved by the goalkeeper (AFP/Getty Images)
Suarez broke down in tears following the penalty shootout (AFP/Getty Images)

"Get up," Neymar wrote, alongside a video of Suarez crying.

"You are very great, brother. I love you friend."

Neymar has been linked with a move back to Barcelona in recent times, and the fact he is still communicating with Suarez will continue to fuel those rumours.

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly prepared to sell Neymar, but want around £120million, and likely players in return, if they are to part ways.

Neymar joined the Ligue 1 side from Barcelona for a world record £200million in August 2017.

(Neymar/Instagram)

He missed large parts of the 2018-19 campaign through injury and suspension and made just 17 league appearances, scoring 15 goals.

His two years in Paris has also been overshadowed by his antics off the pitch and PSG will consider selling the 27-year-old in the forthcoming transfer window if they receive a substantial offer.

And reports in France on Saturday have suggested that PSG have accepted that Neymar's future lies away from Paris.

Le Parisien have claimed that 'the door for departure is open' and they are even willing to drop their initial valuation of £200m, the amount they paid Barca to sign him two years ago.

Neymar has been linked with an exit from PSG (AFP/Getty Images)

It has now been reported that PSG’s owners would settle for a figure between €130m (£116m) and €150m (£135m) plus two Barcelona players.

Spanish daily AS have claimed that among the Barca players believed to be available as part of the sweetener are Philippe Coutinho, Ousmane Dembele, Ivan Rakitic and Samuel Umtiti.

Neymar earned hero status in Barcelona during four seasons with the European heavyweights.

The former Brazil captain won two La Liga titles and a Champions League triumphs during his spell with Barca, and would no doubt bolster their attacking ranks ahead of the new campaign.

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